19700928 TZHC Mwanza4

19700928 TZHC Mwanza4

The trial magistrate found as a fact that the appellant did not hand over the money to his successor but stole it. There was considerable evidence to justify this finding, and the guilt of the appellant was proved beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence imposed was the minimum prescribed by law.

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Citation
19700928 TZHC Mwanza4
Parties
Appellant: Said Ally Lid; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
28 September 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Stealing by Public Servant, Minimum Sentences
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Stealing by Public Servant Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Said Ally Lid

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant stole the sum of shs.367/- while employed in public service
  2. 2 Whether the conviction and sentence were justified

Ratio Decidendi

The trial magistrate found as a fact that the appellant did not hand over the money to his successor but stole it. There was considerable evidence to justify this finding, and the guilt of the appellant was proved beyond reasonable doubt. The sentence imposed was the minimum prescribed by law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed